KEITH: Salvation Army puts donations to use

The App allows donors to select a Christmas kettle in their community by scanning a QR code or by using an interactive map.

"We are thankful for those who are helping this campaign in one way or another either financially or with their time".

The salvation army bell ringers are struggling to meet the usual dollar amount this Christmas season. "It does tend to pick up more toward the end but previous year, with our goal the same, we had more than $39,000 at this point".

"But Prince George always seems to rally at the last minute and we've seen some really strong days in past years; so I can, with some confidence, say we'll do the same this year". Brian Burkett, corps commander of the Topeka Salvation Army, on Thursday morning.

The toy-distribution program will serve about 20,000 families and 5,000 children in four counties including Forsyth County, Campbell said.

"These funds are vital in order to maintain our local programs", said Kromm in a release. "And then they're also gonna be able to pick out things like stocking stuffers, stuffed animals, family games, and we even have a table of hats and mittens".